Why Regular Preventative HVAC Maintenance is Important for Your System

When it comes to maintenance a good maintenance schedule is twice a year. Once in the fall to check everything with the heating side and then once in the spring to check everything on the air conditioning side. For a relatively small investment you can save money, breathe healthy and clean air.

Reasons Why HVAC Maintenance is so Important For Homeowners

For most of you out there it will be to save money. Your HVAC system is a well-engineered and complex system that in most homes utilizes around 50% of the consumed energy. If one stays on top of their maintenance they will ensure that their system is operating at its max performance.

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Money Saving Examples of Proper HVAC Maintenance

Just about every residential heating and air conditioning system out there has a start and run capacitors in them. This is a very common part that fails on systems and in most cases the system will still run and keep you comfortable. In reality the system may be struggling to start up or not running at proper rated amp draws. This can cause the system to use more power and overheat the motors of the system.

Two other very common problems we want to stay on top of are refrigerant levels and clean indoor/outdoor coils. There again your system may seem to be working and keeping you comfortable but at a much higher cost on your utility bills. Eventually these examples will result in costly breakdowns.

It is said that regular HVAC maintenance will reduce the risk of costly breakdowns by as much as 95%. Also by keeping the system running at peak efficiency you can save up to 30% on your energy bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Extending The Life of Your HVAC System

Routine maintenance is very important to the life of your system. As mentioned before this well-engineered equipment is made up of many different parts that all have to work together.

System Longevity Example

If your system is operating with a low output run capacitor or low on refrigerant. This could cause a number of problems, one of them being compressor failure.

Keeping Your Family and Home Safe With Maintenance Service

We have all heard the serious health issues that carbon monoxide can cause. Gas Furnaces these days are designed with a lot of safety components in them. Its important for all of them to function properly. Preventive maintenance will check each and everyone of these components to ensure the safe operation of the furnace.

I’m sure you know someone or you have heard of someone coming home from work or back from vacation to a hot or cold home along with water damage due to the heater not working and the water lines frozen and busted. Or water damage due to the evaporator coil being frozen over. Maybe it was just the drain line stopped up. This lack of maintenance can cause you the homeowner thousands of dollars.

Improve your Comfort

We all depend on our heating and air system to keep us comfortable year round. There’s more to a system than blowing hot air in the winter and cold air in the summer. Your HVAC system also includes your duct work and ventilation. Do you have a room that stays too cold in the winter or one that stays too hot in the summer? Maybe it’s one whole side of your house. It could be that maybe during the summer time your house feels sticky and wet due to high humidity. These issues could be caused by improper maintenance. Regular maintenance will also minimize the chance of your HVAC system disturbing your quality of life with noises or unpleasant smells.

Improve The Air Quality In Your Home

The EPA reports that the indoor levels of airborne pollutants may be 2-5 times higher (In extreme cases more than 100 times higher) than outdoor levels. Along with routine maintenance, keeping your filter clean will decrease the airborne pollutants. There are some other practices that your HVAC technician can help you with when it comes to controlling respiratory issues like pet dander, dust mites, pollen and mold. Such as better filtration systems, ERV systems and UV lights.

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Peace of Mind With Professional HVAC System Maintenance

Finally, investing in a HVAC maintenance plan gives you the comfort of knowing that if something goes wrong, you have already taken steps to make the situation as painless as possible.

Paradise Heating and Air is ready to help you with all of you heating and cooling needs. If you have any heating or cooling system needs or repairs we are always here to help in the Birmingham, AL and the surrounding areas. If you want to learn more and discover solutions to protect your HVAC system, your home and your health, then do not hesitate to give us a call or request service today.

John Wills

Great company to work with AGAIN! The minor issues found were carefully explained and resolved. We setup a biannual service plan to keep this 20 yr old house in tip top shape. This is the company you need to handle your HVAC needs.

B. Keith Putt

Excellent company! Jonathan and Matt were professional, friendly, and extremely efficient. They had my HVAC system replaced in 4 hours! If my other unit ever bites the dust, they will be the ones I call for a new one!! I highly recommend them.

Dwight McPeak

Quick response for broken AC. Found the problem quickly and was able to fix on the same visit. They also recommended some improvements based on another issue I was having. Overall great experience.

Dana Gaudet

I recently had this company come out to my home because my unit wasn’t working, they had someone out the same day. Jonathan was extremely professional and knowledgeable, definitely recommend this company!!

Yan Zhu

Jonathan came by and discussed my problem with me. He was professional and gave me helpful suggestions. He did not even charge me for his time. It was a pleasure to work with them, please give the company a try.

Pam Bennett

I can not say enough amazing things about my experience with Paradise - most importantly, about JONATHAN PERKINSON! He is super knowledgeable about any and all HVAC systems, and he answered all my questions - he actually went above and beyond my expectations. I am excited about this company bc I have tried SEVERAL in the Birmingham area - and I’m telling you - this is the company to use and Jonathan is the one specifically that I will be calling again and again!

David Brainerd

Jonathan did a great job. Highly recommended.

Cassandra Moore

Always on time and very well please explain everything that they did

lee lee

2025 UPDATE: I needed Jonathan service on Friday, April 3rd. I called his office at 6:40. Jonathan arrived at my home by 2 o’clock that afternoon. Got my unit back up and running in less than an hour. The team at Paradise heating and cooling. Always provide exceptional, customer service and expertise. As long as Jonathan is in business, I will continue to do business with him. "I was so impressed with Mr. Jonathan from Paradise Heating & Air! They were incredibly respectful of my home, even wearing shoe covers. They were punctual and kept me informed every step of the way. Mr. Jonathan took the time to explain the issue clearly and simply, without any confusing technical terms. They offered several options and let me decide what was best for me and my budget. I really appreciated that they didn't try to oversell me on something I didn't need. It's clear that Mr. Jonathan is knowledgeable and truly cares about their customers. I highly recommend Mr. Jonathan and Paradise Heating & Air to anyone looking for reliable and honest HVAC service. It's refreshing to find a company you can trust."

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john norris

Johnathan and Matt very knowledgeable and professional. Addressed my problem and fixed at a very reasonable price. Would highly recommend.

Melanie Authement

Honest and kind. Gave incredible price for work completed. Called and was able to come earlier than expected! Cannot recommend enough

Zac Goozee

Jonathan and team are hands down the best folks I have ever worked with in the home services industry. Reasonable prices, high quality work, great communication and responsiveness, 5 stars all around. Highly recommend.

Chris Mauck

Came out same day and explained the problem I was having and how best to fix it, and also what to look for to get ahead of any future issues before they get too bad

Andrea Martin

5 stars! Look nowhere else for all of heating and cooling needs. Jonathan is amazing - experienced, reasonable and reliable. Look nowhere else!

Alvin Hardy

Staff operated in true professionalism and integrity. It's such a relief to know there are still honest people out there. There level of customer service is rarely seen today. Thank you!

Katherine Marshall

Extremely nice, on time, helpful and explanatory. Very professional. Thank you

Nae Nae

I’ve used them several times now and they are always quick to respond, very polite and honest. I would highly recommend them.

Jason Motley

I would highly recommend Jonathan and Paradise Heating and Air. I called multiple places to get quotes on replacing my two older units. What sets Paradise apart is Jonathan took the time to explain my current system, as well as pricing comparable new systems. Not once did he try and sale me the bells and whistles that did not align with what I was replacing like the other businesses. He was not pushy and his prices can't be beat. You can't go wrong with Paradise Heating and Air and they will be my shop for any HVAC needs moving forward. Thank You for being fair and honest.

Wilson Moores

I have been extremely pleased with the work performed and customer service.

Christine Wilcox

They were great. Came out on a Thursday and looked at my system. Went over all of my options of repairs or replacements. Explained both the advantages and disadvantages of both options in detail so I could make an informed decision. Came back out the following Monday to do the work. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Gayle Wroclawski

We've been doing a complete renovation of our family home of 30 years to sell and retire. We also needed to make sure we had adequate insulation and have the ductwork inspected. I called Paradise Heating and Air, and found that this was a service they could provide. They were very responsive. I had an estimate within a few days and the job completed the following week. They fixed anything that could become a problem and blew in the amount of insulation to meet the current Hoover building code. Jonathan was so friendly, explained everything that was done and the cost was very reasonable. In fact he talked me out of insulating an area that wasn't really needed!!! I couldn't be happier with the service, and feel good that everything is secure and to code. I highly recommend Jonathan and Paradise Heating and Air!!

Nancy Hollaway

Our AC was struggling a bit. Had another HVCA company come check it out first. Their recommendation was a whole new replacement unit. Bare minimum a $6000 repair job. Got a second opinion from Jonathan’s company, Paradise. All the unit needed was refrigerant. Saved us thousands !! We would recommend Paradise every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

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Adam Myers

One of our AC units decided to give up, or so we thought. We had several companies come out and give us a quote to replace our unit, all exceeding $13k. Paradise came out, and instead of just giving a price to replace it, they asked if they could tinker with the equipment. They had it fixed within 10 minutes!!! Paradise gave us a quote so we have an idea of the cost for when this ancient unit ACTUALLY dies, and it was $3k-$8k cheaper than our other quotes!!! They could have easily just given us a price for a new unit like everyone else. I appreciate that Paradise put forth the effort to figure out the problem, and saved us THOUSANDS!!!

Dave Meyer

I was extremely impressed with Paradise Air and am very glad I found them. I have a very old HVAC system they needed some ducts and a condensate pump replaced. They were extremely thorough and clearly explained everything they planned on doing. The price was excellent given how much work they had to do in the crawlspace and the extra time they spent with me advising me on how to get as much out of my old system as I could. They weren’t there to try to sell me a new system. They were there to repair what I asked them to at a reasonable price and help me extend the life of my current system. I won’t even think of calling anyone else from now on.

John Wright

The only company I'll use for HVAC. Jon and his team explain everything, do meticulous work, and clean up after the job is done. What more could you ask for? Thanks guys!

Printella Thomas

Wonder job Persistent and thorough in evaluating the problem and correcting the problem

Chase H

Quick service, fair price, and very thorough with explaining different options. Jonathan was straight and to the point without any sort of pushy sales talk which is rare in the HVAC industry today. Highly recommend!

Kyndall Alexander

I would definitely recommend this company they were very knowledgeable and a decent price!

Jerry Smith

On time. Made excellent recommendations. Work performed quickly and reasonably.

Peter Wald

Routine service plus setting changes plus education plus rec's for the future. Spent much more time than normal to satisfy my real needs.

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Carole Grimes

Called Paradise on a Sunday(Father's Day) and got a call back and service/ repair the same day. They explained what was needed and did the necessary repairs. I have a nice cool home again.

Brian Motley

My unit for upstairs had a major leak in the evaporation coils. Jonathan and Matthew came over and spent an hour here investigating and giving me my options. I decided to replace the whole unit and they were here on a Saturday replacing the unit. The knowledge that Jonathan possessed was second to none. The experience was excellent I will be using them again and I highly recommend them.

Donna Butler

On time. Responsive. Seemed confident with expertise. Explained issues well. Serviced and repaired older ac system and did not try to sell me a new one. Kept everyone cool for Mothers Day.

Tom Marvin

Jonathan and his crew are always quick to respond and on time. They always help me to understand what is going on with our AC and heating units. I get a concise explanation of what needs to be done. I have always gotten an honest answer about my current units and I have never gotten any pressure to replace the equipment that did not need replacing. It feels great to be able to trust the information you get from the people looking after your HVAC equipment, and that is what we get from Paradise. T. Marvin

glophers hicks

Jonathan was very professional and knowledgeable, with a great personality. I will be doing business in the future with his company. I immediately signed up with the company’s annual service plan.

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Malachi Ray

Great honest and helpful people.

Natalia Nagorneac

We were in dire situation last last summer when our AC system went off with no repair really feasible. We took some time to shop around despite of awful heat in the house. Johnatan from Paradise Heating and Air is honest, articulate, skillful professional. He offered the best value and cost, the easiest ways to pay, and great service plan. I would recommend everyone to contact Johnatan and Paradise Heating and Air for the AC service.

Pat Turner

If only all of our consumer needs were met like the service provided by the team at Paradise Heating and Air. From the very cordial and helpful Paradise employee who answered our after-hours, weekend phone call to the technical service provided by Jonathan and Matthew on Monday - we couldn’t be more pleased. We were informed every step of the way via text of all pertinent information including: scheduled appointment time, tech arrival time with the id’s of technicians who would be performing the work. Jonathan and Matthew arrived five minutes earlier than the one hour scheduled window (no no-shows here), did what they had to do and didn’t use weaponry to determine labor costs. In a land where customers have seemingly been disregarded and led to die, the folks of Paradise have obviously seen themselves and decided to do things a different and better way.

A.K. Powell

Scheduling was super easy and they were able to work me in quickly. Jonathan was so nice and explained things to me in a way I understood. They were also very quick but thorough

VWC

Amazing service and very helpful as well as willing to inform me of what was going on.

Kellie L

I can not say enough great things about Jonathon and Paradise Heating and Air. From the moment they answered the phone I knew I made the right choice. This team is top notch! I called on Monday for attic insulation, Tuesday Jonathon came out and spent time showing me what I needed and Thursday the job is done! Clean, professional and treated me and my home like family. I will be using them for EVERYTHING they specialize in. You CAN NOT GO WRONG with this company! 1000% satisfied and never have been so happy to spend money on insulation 🥰.

Polly Norris

I honestly cannot tell you just how highly I recommend these folks. Five stars are not enough! They are friendly, professional, very competitively priced and a real pleasure to work with. I've had them out twice, once for a split unit in my sunroom and then today for my main unit and both times they did an exceptional job.

Kyle & Joanna Baker

Jonathan was fantastic to work with! We had multiple quotes and opinions on some work we needed to get done and his recommendations and quote came in best and he had some recommendations others did not make that make us feel like he really cared about doing the right thing and really inspected our hvac situation. Jennifer and Gracie were also stellar! Will call them back and recommend to our friends!

Ronald L Speck

Great service, price, and quality workmanship! Highly recommend! I will use them again.

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